U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Down Again; Spring Wheat Planting on Par with Average

The condition of the U.S. winter wheat crop declined further this past week, with a larger portion now rated in poor to very poor condition versus good to excellent.

ICE Close: Falling Crude Takes Down Canola

Canola futures posted double-digit losses on Friday, with the May contract falling below the $700/tonne benchmark.

Durum and Barley Stocks Tighten While Oats Outlook Loosens in April

​​​​​​​Agriculture Canada made several revisions to its durum, barley, and oats balance sheets in April, with export changes driving shifts in ending stocks for both old- and new-crop years.

Ag Canada Tightens New-Crop Canola Ending Stocks

Agriculture Canada has tightened its new-crop canola ending stocks estimate from last month on higher expected demand.

Chicago Close; Wheat Rises on Weekend Frost Threat

Wheat futures climbed Thursday on a U.S. frost threat, while corn ended lower and soybeans were mixed.

Bill Aims to Fast-Track Canada Agricultural Product Approvals

ICE Close: Canola Posts Small Gains

Canola futures closed a bit higher on Wednesday, with strength in the Canadian dollar limiting spillover support from a higher Chicago soy complex.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soybeans Supported by Wetter Midwest Weather

Corn and soybean futures closed higher on Wednesday amid wetter forecasts for parts of the Midwest, as traders built in a modest weather premium with rain expected to slow early-season fieldwork but also replenish soil moi...

Flood Risk Rises in Parts of Manitoba as Warmer Weather Nears

Manitoba is warning that spring flood risk is increasing in parts of the province as warmer weather begins to accelerate snowmelt, with the Interlake and Parkland regions facing some of the greatest concern in the days ahe...

Rising Land Costs Erode Canadian Farmers’ Affordability Advantage Over U.S. Counterparts

ICE Close: Crude Weakness Pulls Canola Lower

Canola futures ended modestly lower on Tuesday, pressured by declines in crude oil and strength in the Canadian dollar.

Chicago Close: Wheat Gains as U.S. Condition Rating Slips

Wheat futures moved higher on Tuesday, buoyed by the declining U.S. winter wheat condition rating. Meanwhile, soybeans were lower and corn was mixed.

Saskatchewan to Review Farm Security Act as Province Seeks to Modernize Land Ownership Rules

Saskatchewan will launch a comprehensive review of The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act, with the province planning additional public and stakeholder consultations after an initial assessment found no evidence of unauthorize...